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Turkey: Assessing the Black Sea’s hydrocarbon potential

During a news conference at the Turkish capital, the Chief Executive of Shell announced that oil exploration and production possibilities are being analyzed in the Black Sea by the TPAO, a state owned Turkish oil firm, and Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L). TPAO and Shell signed an agreement last year concerning the exploration and production of […]

Morocco: Banking deposits surge 72% over a decade reaching $120 billion

Banking deposits in Morocco have experienced consistent growth over the past decade, reaching 1.271 trillion dirhams ($120 billion) in 2024 compared to 740 billion dirhams in 2014, representing a remarkable 72% increase. Bank Al-Maghrib monetary statistics confirm this robust upward trajectory, with deposits surpassing the one trillion-dirham milestone in 2020. The growth pattern demonstrates strong […]

Tunisia detains at least 200 Ivorian students amidst mounting racism

At least 200 Ivorian students have been detained by Tunisian authorities as part of a crackdown campaign on Sub-Saharan migrants in the North African country. Ivorian Foundation for Human Rights and Political Observatory (FIDHOP) in a statement Wednesday said the campaign is directed at migrants living in the country who are accused of the increase […]